Key information
Arguably the most attractive of the UK's breeding grebes, with its golden ear tufts and trilling calls. It looks similar to the black-necked grebe in winter but has whiter cheeks which almost meet at the back of the neck. Due to its small breeding population it is a Red List species.
What they eat:
Fish and insect larvae.
Measurements:
- Length:
- 31-38cm
- Wingspan:
- 59-65cm
- Weight:
- 360-450g
Population:
- UK breeding:
- 30 pairs
- UK wintering:
- 1,100 birds
Identifying features:
This bird species has different identifying features depending on sex/age/season.
Slavonian grebe (summer plumage)
Slavonian grebe (winter plumage)
